Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Staff Accountant  

Reports To: Controller  

Pay Range: $60,000 - $70,000  

 

Position Summary  

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join our growing team at a private equity–backed home services company. Reporting to the Controller, this role will be a key contributor to day-to-day accounting operations while helping drive process improvements, ensure GAAP compliance, and standardize practices across a multi-entity, acquisition-driven platform. 

 

This is a hands-on role that will actively participate in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, while identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, consistency, and scalability across the organization. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Core Accounting  

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes 
• Prepare journal entries, including accruals, and perform account reconciliations 
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and internal reporting 
• Maintain general ledger accuracy across multiple entities 
• Ensure all accounting activities are performed in accordance with GAAP 

 

AP / AR (Hands-On Execution & Improvement)  

• Actively participate in day-to-day AP and AR activities, including invoice processing, billing, collections, and vendor payments 
• Support and help manage AP and AR workflows across multiple locations 
• Monitor AR aging and collaborate with operations to improve collections reducing DSO 
• Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments while maintaining strong controls 
• Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements in invoicing, collections, and disbursements 
• Assist in standardizing AP/AR procedures and evaluating automation opportunities 

 

Accruals, Compliance & Continuous Improvement  

• Identify inconsistencies or gaps in accrual-based accounting practices across entities 
• Recommend and implement corrective actions to ensure proper revenue and expense recognition 
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in financial reporting 
• Develop and document standardized accounting policies and procedures (SOPs) 
• Strengthen internal controls and support audit readiness 

 

Standardization & Integration  

• Support the integration of newly acquired companies into the accounting infrastructure 
• Drive consistency in chart of accounts, policies, and reporting practices across entities 
• Partner with field teams to align operational processes with accounting standards 

 

Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 
• 2-5+ years of accounting experience 
• Strong understanding of GAAP, including accrual accounting principles 
• Hands-on experience with AP and/or AR functions 
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (NetSuite, Sage, QuickBooks, etc.) 
• Experience identifying and correcting accrual and revenue/expense recognition issues 
• Exposure to process improvement or system implementations 

 

Key Competencies  

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and completeness 
• Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset 
• Willingness to be hands-on while also thinking strategically 
• Effective communication across finance and operations teams 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment 

 

Why Join Us  

• High-impact, hands-on role with visibility to leadership 
• Opportunity to help build and standardize accounting in a growing platform 
• Exposure to M&A and operational scaling in a PE-backed environment 
• Collaborative, performance-driven culture